The Indian government has extended its e-Tourist Visa (eTV) scheme to include applicants from a further 37 countries effective 26 February, thus bringing the number of eligible nationalities for the eTV scheme to 150.

In addition, the Indian government has extended the deadline for Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) registrations for all Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card holders from 31 March 2016 to 30 June 2016.